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Nearly one-third of Americans exposed to unregulated contaminants in drinking water

Researchers assess socioeconomic disparities in exposure to unregulated contaminants present in public water systems throughout the United States.

22 Jan 2025

Ozone exposure may contribute to reduced oxygen levels and arterial stiffness

Ozone (O3) exposure may reduce the availability of oxygen in the body, resulting in arterial stiffening due to the body's natural response to create more red blood cells and hemoglobin, according to a study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology.

22 Jan 2025

Study uncovers blood signatures linked to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research revealing the fingerprints of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome within blood samples could open the door to simple tests to identify babies at risk.

22 Jan 2025

Social interventions could lead to major drop in national HIV incidence

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have quantified the impacts of a constellation of social factors on the spread of HIV.

22 Jan 2025

Single dose of novel drug shows tumor-clearing potential in breast cancer models

Despite significant therapeutic advances, breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related death in women.

22 Jan 2025

Childhood epilepsy linked to late-onset brain amyloid disorders

Researchers from the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University in Finland and the University of Wisconsin in the United States demonstrated that individuals who had childhood epilepsy have an increased accumulation of brain amyloid later in life, potentially predisposing them to late-onset brain amyloid disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease.

22 Jan 2025

$2.5 Million Grant Awarded to Indiana University School of Medicine, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences to Expand Leukemia and Lymphoma Testing in Africa

Beckman Coulter and Indiana University receive a $2.5 million grant to expand leukemia and lymphoma testing in Western Kenya, boosting early diagnosis efforts.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 22 Jan 2025

New device promises reliable rehabilitation for balance disorders

The University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) has presented a promising device designed to conduct measurements reliably and repeatably when treating the after-effects of stroke, vertigo, etc.

22 Jan 2025

Study offers insight into how senescent cells survive after cancer treatment

After treating a tumor with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, cells known as senescent cells can appear.

22 Jan 2025

Study reveals how the brain differentiates hot and cold sensations

When we touch something hot or cold, the temperature is consciously sensed. Previous studies have shown that the cortex, the outermost layer of the brain, is responsible for thermal sensations.

22 Jan 2025

Green tea enriched films show promise for treating oral mucositis

Green tea shines as a natural powerhouse of antioxidants, with catechins leading the charge among its polyphenols, which protect cells from oxidative stress.

22 Jan 2025

GLP1RA medications linked to behavioral side effects in type 2 diabetes and obesity

Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP1RA)-medications for type 2 diabetes and obesity that have recently been making headlines due to a rise in popularity as weight loss agents-have been linked with behavioral side effects.

22 Jan 2025

KTU develops adaptive rehabilitation system for personalized recovery

In today's healthcare environment, there is an increasing focus on improving the efficiency of rehabilitation processes, given the rising number of injuries and the need to return to active life more quickly.

22 Jan 2025

WHO regrets United States’ decision to withdraw from the organization

The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the Organization.

22 Jan 2025

Turmeric and curcumin may reduce muscle damage, inflammation after exercise

The turmeric plant, a member of the ginger family, has been used as a spice or food dye in cooking for thousands of years.

22 Jan 2025

Maternal stress in early pregnancy affects long-term health of offspring

Maternal stress hormone levels during early pregnancy can have a lasting effect on the stress system of the offspring.

22 Jan 2025

Surgery reduces accident risk in sleep apnea patients

Sleepiness at the wheel is a significant contributing factor to motor vehicle accidents. A new analysis published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery reveals that for people with sleep apnea, getting surgery for their condition may lessen their risk of such accidents compared with using a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) device at night or receiving no treatment.

22 Jan 2025